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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: Rep. Thompson. Excused: Rep. Thompson. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5163 before the committee: HB 5163 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.622), as amended by 2022 PA 67. A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 5163 at the June 16th, 2026, meeting. Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 5163 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5163, but did not wish to speak: Jim Casha, representing the Abused & Neglected Kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Representative Rheingans moved to excuse Representative Thompson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:08 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
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2026-06-23
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: Rep. Thompson. Excused: Rep. Thompson. Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 09, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5163 before the committee: HB 5163 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.622), as amended by 2022 PA 67. Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 5163. Kimberly Towe, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5163. Questions and discussions followed. Karen Kirkpatrick, founder of My Advocate, testified in support of HB 5163. Katherine Bussard, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5163. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5163. The motion prevailed 8-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Young and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Xiong. Eileen McNeil, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5163. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5163, but did not wish to speak: Prof. William Wagner, representing himself. The Chair laid a presentation on foster care from Interfaith Shelter before the committee. Steve Castle, representing the Interfaith Shelter, Sabrina Beitelschies, and Shantheis Moody, representing the Mel Trotter Ministries, spoke to the committee on their experiences with Michigan’s foster care system. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4905 before the committee: HB 4905 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16909 (MCL 333.16909), as amended by 1997 PA 188. Representative Woolford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4905. The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Young and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Byrnes and Xiong. Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 4905 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes and Xiong. The Chair laid HB 5724 before the committee: HB 5724 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," (MCL 710.21 to 712B.41) by adding section 18u to chapter XIIA. Representative Pavlov moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5724. The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 5724 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Xiong moved to excuse Representative Thompson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:10 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
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2026-06-16
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meeting-481
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: Rep. Fox. Excused: Rep. Fox. Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 02, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. At 12:05 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:06 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order. Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid HB 4905 before the committee: HB 4905 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16909 (MCL 333.16909), as amended by 1997 PA 188. Representative Schmaltz testified in support of HB 4905. Questions and discussions followed. At 12:14 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease. At 12:14 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4905, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Roger Smith, representing the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy. Griff Drew, representing Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 5724 before the committee: HB 5724 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," (MCL 710.21 to 712B.41) by adding section 18u to chapter XIIA. Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 5724. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5724, but did not wish to speak: Chardae' Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. The Chair laid HB 6020 before the committee: HB 6020 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7212 (MCL 333.7212), as amended by 2013 PA 268, and by adding sections 2222, 2222a, and 2222b. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6020, but did not wish to speak: Chardae' Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6020, but did not wish to speak: Derek Blumke, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 6020 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 6-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: Rep. Rheingans. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Representative Thompson moved to excuse Representative Fox from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:26 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
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Meeting date
2026-06-09
Meeting id
meeting-469
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: Rep. Fox. Excused: Rep. Fox. The Chair laid a presentation from retired U.S. Army & Michigan Veteran Jon Turnbull on his military experiences before the committee. Jon Turnbull gave a presentation on his military experiences. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6020 before the committee: HB 6020 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7212 (MCL 333.7212), as amended by 2013 PA 268, and by adding sections 2222, 2222a, and 2222b. Representative Greene testified in support of HB 6020. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Kevin Boehnke, representing the University of Michigan, testified in support of HB 6020. Henry Berkowitz testified in support of HB 6020. Questions and discussions followed. Cipriana and TK Quann testified in support of HB 6020. Questions and discussions followed. Geoff Lawrence, representing the Reason Foundation, testified in support of HB 6020. Derek Blanke, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars, testified in support of HB 6020. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6020, but did not wish to speak: Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan. At 1:12 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 1:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5723 before the committee: HB 5723 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 16a. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5723, but did not wish to speak: Dave Pelon, representing the Michigan Association for Family Court Administration. Representative Woolford spoke to the proposed substitute (H-2) for HB 5723. Representative Woolford moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5723. The motion prevailed 6-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: Reps. Young, Byrnes and Rheingans. Pass: Rep. Xiong. Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 5723 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: Reps. Young and Rheingans. Pass: Reps. Byrnes and Xiong. Representative Pavlov moved to excuse Representative Fox from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:17 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
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2026-06-02
Meeting id
meeting-456
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Absent: Rep. Rheingans. Excused: Rep. Rheingans. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 28, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The chair laid presentations from Representative Steele and Michigan foster parents and advocates from Southeast Michigan before the committee. Misty Schaffer, representing herself, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussions followed. Colleen Worthen, representing herself, gave a presentation to the committee. Chloe Verbeke, representing herself, gave a presentation to the committee. Cheryl Verbeke, representing herself, gave a presentation to the committee. The Chair laid HB 5723 before the committee: HB 5723 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 16a. Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 5723. Questions and discussions followed. Dan Gowdy, representing the Association of Accredited Child and Family Agencies, testified in support of HB 5723. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5723, but did not wish to speak: Kevin Roach, representing MCHS Family of Services. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5723, but did not wish to speak: Chardae' Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representative Rheingans from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:01 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
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2026-05-12
Meeting id
meeting-434
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: Rep. Johnsen. Excused: Rep. Johnsen. Representative Byrnes moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 21st, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5678 and HB 5679 before the committee: HB 5678 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21795a. HB 5679 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to require employers to compensate certain employees who participate in certain trainings. Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 5678 and HB 5679. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 5678 and HB 5679. Questions and discussions followed. Chris Wilson, representing the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition and a physical therapist with Oakland University, testified in support of HB 5678 and HB 5679. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5678 and HB 5679, but did not wish to speak: Dalton Herbel, representing Leading Age Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5678 and HB 5679, but did not wish to speak: Brian Gilbert, representing the American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan. Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association. The Chair laid HB 5739 and HB 5740 before the committee: HB 5739 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5410 and 5423 (MCL 700.5410 and 700.5423), as amended by 2012 PA 173. HB 5740 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5106, 5314, and 5319 (MCL 700.5106, 700.5314, and 700.5319), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5314 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section 5319 as added by 2012 PA 173. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5739 and HB 5740, but did not wish to speak: Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5739 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fox moved to report out HB 5740 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Woolford moved to excuse Representative Johnsen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:36 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
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2026-04-28
Meeting id
meeting-420
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 14, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. At 12:06 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:06 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order. The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5739 and HB 5740 before the committee: HB 5739 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5410 and 5423 (MCL 700.5410 and 700.5423), as amended by 2012 PA 173. HB 5740 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5106, 5314, and 5319 (MCL 700.5106, 700.5314, and 700.5319), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5314 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section 5319 as added by 2012 PA 173. Representative DeBoyer and Representative Schmaltz testified together in support of HB 5739 & HB 5740. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:20 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease. At 12:21 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jennifer Warnos and Brooke Gow, representing the Michigan Guardianship Association, testified together in support of HB 5739 and HB 5740. Questions and discussion followed. Roslund Harris, representing herself, testified with a neutral position on HB 5739. Cynthia Mifsud, representing her mother Betty Hayes and Judicial Probate Integrity, testified in opposition to HB 5739 and HB 5740. Tom Howe, representing himself, testified with a neutral position on HB 5739 and HB 5740. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5739 and HB 5740, but did not wish to speak: Alan Bolter, representing Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Charlene Distler, representing Probate Support Specialists. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5740, but did not wish to speak: Jason Lachowski, representing AARP Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5456 and HB 5457 before the committee: HB 5456 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy grant program and pilot program for providing treatment to veterans with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules. HB 5457 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy fund; and to provide for the administration of and distributions from the fund. A substitute (H-1) for HB 5456 was adopted at the April 14, 2026, meeting. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Derek Blumke, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Representative Fox moved to report out HB 5456 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and the bill then pass. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitutes be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 7-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: Rep. Rheingans. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 5457 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:54 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
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2026-04-21
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meeting-409
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Xiong moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 17, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. At 12:09 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:10 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5456 and HB 5457 before the committee: HB 5456 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy grant program and pilot program for providing treatment to veterans with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules. HB 5457 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy fund; and to provide for the administration of and distributions from the fund. Representative Schmaltz and Legislative Director Vinicius Assuncao, representing the Office of Representative Schmaltz, testified together in support of HB 5456 and 5457. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:23 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease. At 12:24 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Kevin Hensley, a retired Air Force Veteran, gave a presentation and testified in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457. Eric Colley, representing the VFW State of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457. Dr. Robert Beckman, representing TreatNOW, testified in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457. Shannon Kenitz, representing the International Hyperbaric Association, testified in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457. Questions and discussions followed. William Tettlebach M.D., representing Restorix Health, testified with a neutral position on HB 5456. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457, but did not wish to speak: Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan. Brian Fogg, representing the Disabled American Veterans. Mark Sutton, representing the Marine Corps League Department of Michigan. Andrew Huhn, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars. James Sigman, representing the Military Officers Association of America. Charles A. Petch, representing the AMVETS Department of Michigan. Dr. Cyrus Garmo, M.D., representing Revitalize Me Hyperbaric Oxygen and Wound Care Center. Alfred Darmofal, representing Hyperbaric Technologies, INC. Mayur Patel, representing OxyHealth, LLC. James Nevenschwander, M.D., representing the Bio Energy Medical Center & the Medical Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs. Bruce Mckeeman, representing Summit to Sea, LLC. Fredrick & Annette Ryder, representing Hyperbaric for Life, LLC. Joseph Dituri, PhD, representing the International Board of Undersea Medicine. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with a neutral position on HB 5456, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Sen. Judson Hill, representing Restorix Health. The Chair laid HB 5456, HB 5514 and HB 5715 before the committee: HB 5456 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy grant program and pilot program for providing treatment to veterans with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules. HB 5514 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to prohibit youth transportation companies from using certain restraints while transporting youths to certain qualified residential treatment programs; to provide exceptions; to provide civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 5715 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 6 (MCL 408.476), as amended by 2012 PA 440. Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5456. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5514 before the committee: HB 5514 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to prohibit youth transportation companies from using certain restraints while transporting youths to certain qualified residential treatment programs; to provide exceptions; to provide civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. A substitute (H-1) for HB 5514 was adopted at the March 17, 2026, meeting. Representative Fox moved to report out HB 5514 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5715 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:22 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Pavlov moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 03, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. At 12:09 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:10 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order. Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid HB 5715 before the committee: HB 5715 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 6 (MCL 408.476), as amended by 2012 PA 440. Representative Schmaltz and T.J. Pierce, representing the National Guard Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5715. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:21 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease. At 12:21 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5514 before the committee: HB 5514 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to prohibit youth transportation companies from using certain restraints while transporting youths to certain qualified residential treatment programs; to provide exceptions; to provide civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. Representative Cavitt and Adam Hagedorn, representing the Office of Representative Cavitt, testified in support of HB 5514. Questions and discussion followed. The committee viewed a pre-recorded video from Paris Hilton, representing 11:11 Media Impact, speaking in support of HB 5514. Caroline Cole, representing the 11:11 Media Impact, testified in support of HB 5514. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Cavitt returned to answer questions from the committee. Kyra Frankowski and Elizabeth Bennett-Faucett testified in support of HB 5514. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Cavitt returned to answer questions from the committee. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5514, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Newton, representing the 11:11 Media Impact. Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5514. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4954 before the committee: HB 4954 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1996 PA 195, entitled "Police officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition grant act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 390.1241, 390.1242, 390.1243, and 390.1244), the title and sections 1 and 4 as amended by 2012 PA 470 and sections 2 and 3 as amended by 2021 PA 127. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4954. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 4954 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4954, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:58 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4954 before the committee: HB 4954 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1996 PA 195, entitled "Police officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition grant act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 390.1241, 390.1242, 390.1243, and 390.1244), the title and sections 1 and 4 as amended by 2012 PA 470 and sections 2 and 3 as amended by 2021 PA 127. Representative Woolford, testified in support of HB 4954. Questions and discussions followed. Edwin Moore, representing the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and Medical Examiner's Office, testified in support of HB 4954. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4954, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Wallace, representing the Michigan Association of Medical Examiners. Jonathan Black, representing Livingston County. The Chair laid HB 5387 before the committee: HB 5387 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 2012 PA 176, entitled "Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert act," by amending section 2 (MCL 28.712). Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 5387 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:24 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Pavlov moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 16, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4696 and HB 4697 before the committee: HB 4696 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.872), as amended by 2023 PA 69. HB 4697 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 4 (MCL 722.874), as amended by 2023 PA 69. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697, but did not wish to speak: Adam Stacey, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children & Families. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4696 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4697 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5387 before the committee: HB 5387 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 2012 PA 176, entitled "Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert act," by amending section 2 (MCL 28.712). Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 5387. Tim Poxen, representing the American Legion, testified in support of HB 5387. Questions and discussions followed. Robert Bull, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5387. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:32 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Absent: Rep. Rheingans. Excused: Rep. Rheingans. Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 09, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4696 and HB 4697 before the committee: HB 4696 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.872), as amended by 2023 PA 69. HB 4697 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 4 (MCL 722.874), as amended by 2023 PA 69. Representative Meerman and Representative Young testified in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697. Questions and discussion followed. Demetrius Starling and Rachael Wineland, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, testified in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697. Questions and discussion followed. Joy Engelsman, representing DA Blodgett, testified in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4696, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Heather Bomsta, representing Michigan’s Children. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4697, but did not wish to speak: Bianca Miles, representing Michigan’s Children. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697, but did not wish to speak: Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association. Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children and Families. Representative Young moved to excuse Representative Rheingans from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:45 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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2025-12-16
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 9, 2025 10:30 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4530, HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038, HB 5039 and HB 5220 before the committee: HB 4530 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 748a (MCL 330.1748a), as added by 1998 PA 497. HB 5035 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980. HB 5036 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 219g. HB 5037 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018 PA 182. HB 5038 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16l of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as amended by 2016 PA 150. HB 5039 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16221 and 16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as amended by 2023 PA 209. HB 5220 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 3b (MCL 722.623b), as added by 2023 PA 46. Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4530. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4530 and HB 5220, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children and Families. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5220, but did not wish to speak: Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The chair laid a presentation on One Big Happy Home before the committee. Representative Johnsen introduced Joe Benedict and Ryan North who gave a presentation on One Big Happy Home. Questions and discussion followed. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4530, HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038, HB 5039 and HB 5220. Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4530. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4530 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 5220 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 5035 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5036 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5037. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 5037 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Pavlov moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5038. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5038 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5039 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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2025-12-09
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Absent: Rep. Rheingans. Excused: Rep. Rheingans. Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038 and HB 5039 before the committee: HB 5035 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980. HB 5036 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 219g. HB 5037 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018 PA 182. HB 5038 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16l of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as amended by 2016 PA 150. HB 5039 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16221 and 16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as amended by 2023 PA 209. Jamie Hall testified in support of HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038 and HB 5039. Kara Deyerin, representing Right to Know, testified in support of HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038 and HB 5039. Questions and discussions followed. Lynn Spencer, testified in support of HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038 and HB 5039. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Roth and Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038 and HB 5039. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038 and HB 5039, but did not wish to speak: Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Health. Stephanie Jones, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance, testified in opposition to HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038 and HB 5039. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Woolford moved to excuse Representative Rheingans from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:00 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house
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2025-11-04
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 21, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4530 and HB 4531 before the committee: HB 4530 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 748a (MCL 330.1748a), as added by 1998 PA 497. HB 4531 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 9 (MCL 722.629), as amended by 1988 PA 372. Representative Rigas and Representative Pohutsky testified in support of House Bills 4530 and 4531. Questions and discussion followed. Ryan Speidel, representing the Office of the Child Advocate testified in support of House Bills 4530 and 4531. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4530 and HB 4531, but did not wish to speak: Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic + Sexual Violence. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal + Child Health. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4530, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Chair laid HCR 1 before the committee: HCR 1 (Rep. Wozniak) A concurrent resolution to urge the Governor of Michigan to issue an executive directive that would require administrating agencies to assess if the implementation of their programs reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and provide an annual report and data to the Legislature and general public about progress in reducing ACEs in Michigan. Representative Xiong moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HCR 1. The motion did not prevail 4-0-7: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Representative Johnsen moved to report out HCR 1 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. The Chair laid HB 4959 before the committee: HB 4959 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by adding section 38b. Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4959. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4959 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:32 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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2025-10-28
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: Rep. Thompson. Excused: Rep. Thompson. Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 16, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HCR 1 before the committee: HCR 1 (Rep. Wozniak) A concurrent resolution to urge the Governor of Michigan to issue an executive directive that would require administrating agencies to assess if the implementation of their programs reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and provide an annual report and data to the Legislature and general public about progress in reducing ACEs in Michigan. Representative Wozniak and Lisa Farnum, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in support of HCR 1. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HCR 1, but did not wish to speak: Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricians. Crystal D'Agostino, representing the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. Richard Murdock, representing R.B. Murdock Consulting. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal + Child Health. Bianca Miles. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Angie Flores De La Paz. Kadi Prout, representing the Michigan Federation for Children + Families. Amy Stagg. Jacqueline Lenderman. Ashara Shepard - Lance, representing ASL Educational Consulting. Bart Demeter, representing CASA. Jessica Camp, representing Healing Centered Restorative Engagement. The Chair laid HB 4959 before the committee: HB 4959 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by adding section 38b. Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4959. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4959, but did not wish to speak: Robert Kennedy, representing the Michigan Guardianship Association. Chair Schmaltz laid a presentation on Camp Valor before the Committee. Mike Brandow gave a presentation on Camp Valor. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Pavlov moved to excuse Representative Thompson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:48 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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2025-10-21
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: Rep. Young. Excused: Rep. Young. Representative Xiong moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 09, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729 before the committee: HB 4727 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5106, 5313, and 5409 (MCL 700.5106, 700.5313, and 700.5409), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5313 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section 5409 as amended by 2000 PA 463. HB 4728 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 303a (MCL 339.303a), as amended by 2014 PA 265, and by adding article 14A. HB 4729 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 628 (MCL 330.1628), as amended by 1995 PA 290. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Master, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Jason Lachowski, representing the AARP Michigan. Roslund Harris testified in support of HB 4727 and HB 4728. Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4727 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4728. The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Byrnes and Xiong. Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 4728 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 4729 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Wozniak moved to excuse Representative Young from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:10 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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2025-09-16
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 26, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729 before the committee: HB 4727 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5106, 5313, and 5409 (MCL 700.5106, 700.5313, and 700.5409), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5313 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section 5409 as amended by 2000 PA 463. HB 4728 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 303a (MCL 339.303a), as amended by 2014 PA 265, and by adding article 14A. HB 4729 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 628 (MCL 330.1628), as amended by 1995 PA 290. At 12:08 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:09 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order. Representative Schmaltz, Representative VanderWall, and Representative Wilson, testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. At 12:19 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease. At 12:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Dr. Bob Powell, representing the Family Service & Children's Aid, Jackson County, testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. Georgie Callis and Amy Kraydich, representing the Michigan Guardianship Association, testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. Steve Burnham testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. Anthony Palmieri, representing the Deputy Inspector General and Chief Guardianship Investigator, County of Palm Beach, Florida, testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729, but did not wish to speak: Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association. Kevin Mckinney, representing the Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council. Richie Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan. Kevin Mckinney, representing the Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:16 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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2025-09-09
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4750 before the committee: HB 4750 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 8f. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4750, but did not wish to speak: Josh Pease, representing the Children's Law Section. Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4750. The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Rheingans. Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 4750 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. The Chair laid a presentation on Veteran Benefit Screening and Tiny Homes Projects before the Committee. Ann Rudisil gave a presentation on Veteran Benefit Screening and Tiny Homes Projects. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:43 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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2025-08-26
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Absent: Rep. Rheingans. Excused: Rep. Rheingans. Representative Pavlov moved to excuse Representative Rheingans from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4750 before the committee: HB 4750 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 8f. At 12:07 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:08 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order. Representative Schmaltz testified in support of HB 4750. Questions and discussions followed. At 12:24 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease. At 12:25 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Steve Castle, representing the Jackson Interface Shelter, testified in support of HB 4750. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4750, but did not wish to speak: Bobby Dorigo Jones, representing the Michigan Association of United Ways. Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children and Families. Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:35 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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2025-08-19
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: Rep. Fox. Excused: Rep. Fox. Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representative Fox from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 29, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4676 and HB 4677 before the committee: HB 4676 (Rep. MacDonell) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 602 (MCL 330.1602), as amended by 1995 PA 290. HB 4677 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 5303 (MCL 700.5303), as amended by 2024 PA 1. Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4676. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 4676 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677, but did not wish to speak: Jeremy Murphy, representing the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council. Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4677 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4517 and HB 4518 before the committee: HB 4517 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 2002 PA 713, entitled "Child abduction broadcast act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 28.761, 28.762, and 28.765). HB 4518 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 2002 PA 712, entitled "Michigan Amber alert act," by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 28.753), the title as amended by 2013 PA 91. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4517 and HB 4518, but did not wish to speak: Jeremy Murphy, representing the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council. Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 4517 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4518. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Young moved to report out HB 4518 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368 before the committee: HB 4067 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 17, and 20 of chapter XII (MCL 712.1, 712.2, 712.3, 712.5, 712.7, 712.10, 712.17, and 712.20), sections 1, 3, 7, and 10 as amended by 2006 PA 488, sections 2 and 5 as added by 2000 PA 232, section 17 as amended by 2010 PA 348, and section 20 as amended by 2003 PA 245, and by adding section 3a to chapter XII. HB 4069 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 135 (MCL 750.135), as amended by 2002 PA 689. HB 4368 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 2843 (MCL 333.2843), as amended by 2013 PA 79. Representative Bruck, Representative Wortz, and Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Questions and discussions followed. Joe Kelsey, representing the Safe Haven Baby Boxes, testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Charles Vear testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Katherine Bussard, representing Salt Life Global, testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life Michigan, testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Lisa Young testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. At 1:29 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 1:35 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Kaylynn Crane, representing the Wyandotte Rotary Club, testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Jan Kellogg testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Health, testified in opposition to HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368, but did not wish to speak: Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Family Law Section of SMB. Johnny Menifee, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs. Chief Ron Wiles, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:45 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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2025-08-12
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 29, 2025 12:15 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Woolford, Young, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: Reps. Fox, Thompson, Pavlov and Byrnes. Excused: None. Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4676 and HB 4677 before the committee: HB 4676 (Rep. MacDonell) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 602 (MCL 330.1602), as amended by 1995 PA 290. HB 4677 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 5303 (MCL 700.5303), as amended by 2024 PA 1. Representative Wozniak and Representative MacDonell, testified in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid a presentation on Supported Decision Making before the Committee. Linda VanWormer and Amy Peckinpaugh gave a presentation on Supported Decision Making. Questions and discussion followed. Simon Zagata, representing the Disability Rights Michigan, testified in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677. Questions and discussion followed. Jan Lapman testified in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677. Teri Langley, representing the Disability Network Michigan, testified in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677. Ellen Sugrue Hyman, representing the Ellen Sugrue Hyman, PLLC, testified in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677, but did not wish to speak: Jeremy Murphy, representing the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council. Nicole Shannon, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative. Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan. The Michigan Guardianship Association. Sarah Carmany. Vickie Rowe. Jeanie Rowe. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4676 and HB 4677, but did not wish to speak: James R. Ryan, representing the Michigan Probate Judges Association. The Chair laid HB 4517 and HB 4518 before the committee: HB 4517 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 2002 PA 713, entitled "Child abduction broadcast act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 28.761, 28.762, and 28.765). HB 4518 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 2002 PA 712, entitled "Michigan Amber alert act," by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 28.753), the title as amended by 2013 PA 91. Representative Neyer and Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4517 and HB 4518. Questions and discussion followed. Brandi Morey-Pols testified in support of HB 4517 and HB 4518. Victoria Jones testified in support of HB 4517 and HB 4518. At 1:29 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 1:38 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Kimberly McCurry testified in support of HB 4517 and HB 4518. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4517 and HB 4518, but did not wish to speak: Teri Langley, representing the Disability Network Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:41 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 307, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-07-29
Meeting id
meeting-189
Meeting state
held
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2025-07-29 12:15:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
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2025-06-24 12:33:00.000000
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Committee id
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Families and Veterans
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from the June 3rd, 2025, meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4362 before the committee: HB 4362 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 2012 PA 176, entitled "Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert act," by amending the title and section 5 (MCL 28.715). Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4362 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Schmaltz laid a presentation on Michigan ACE Initiative before the committee. Kadi Prout and Lisa Farnum gave a presentation on the Michigan ACE Initiative. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:33 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 307, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-06-24
Meeting id
meeting-172
Meeting state
held
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2025-06-24 12:00:00.000000
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2025-2026
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2025-06-03 12:57:00.000000
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Families and Veterans
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: Rep. Wozniak. Excused: Rep. Wozniak. Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 20, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Chair Schmaltz invited Bob Powell, CEO of Family Service and Children’s Aid, to give a presentation on strengthening of the emotional health and functioning of children, adults, and families through counseling, education, adoption, foster care, advocacy, adult guardian services, and program development. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4362 before the committee: HB 4362 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 2012 PA 176, entitled "Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert act," by amending the title and section 5 (MCL 28.715). Representative Johnsen testified in support of HB 4362. Kristyn Merkle, representing the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, testified in support of HB 4362. Questions and discussions followed. Denneen Smith, representing the Friendship Centers of Emmet County, testified in support of HB 4362. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4362, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association. Sandra Carolan. Sharon Pulis. Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association. Representative Pavlov moved to excuse Representative Wozniak from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:57 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 307, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-06-03
Meeting id
meeting-152
Meeting state
held
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Quorum state
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Scheduled start
2025-06-03 12:00:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026

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